Welcome,
Temple, and History

The Koyasan Buddhist Temple, officially known as "Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin" of Los Angeles, is located in Little Tokyo area near the Civic Center. The Temple belongs to the Koyasan Shingon Mission founded by Kobo Daishi (774-835 A.D.) and refers to one of the Mahayana Buddhist Schools. The Temple serves as the Koyasan Shingon Mission headquarters for the mainland United States.

Calendar,
Services, and Events

HAPPY YEAR OF THE RAT, 2008 - New Year´s Message

• January 1st, 10:00 am: New Year´s Day Service. The fire ceremony, "Hatsu-
  Goma" was conducted to destroy the unclean karma of the past year. Those born on
  the "Year of the Rat" were presented with mochi cakes. A toast of sake greeted 2008.
• January 12th, 5:00 pm: New Year´s Gathering organized by YABA was held at
  the Main Hall. The Los Angeles Koyasan Taiko Group presented its first performance.
• January 20th, 1:30 pm: Hatsu Daishi Goma Ritual
• January 27th, 10:00 am: General Membership Meeting
• February 3rd, 1:30 pm: Hoshi Matsuri Service. The heavenly bodies have been inseparably tied to our daily lives. Tied to the stars, prayers were offered inviting good
  fortune and warding off misfortune.
• March 16th, 1:30 pm: Spring Higan Service will be held to pay respect to our
  ancestors and observe Buddha´s teachings.

People,
and Organizations

• Arriving in the United States in 1909, Reverend Shutai Aoyama, endured hardships
  to establish the Los Angeles "Daishi Kyokai", that later was to become the "Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin." On October 29, 2006, about 180 delegates from the Kakuganji Temple of
  Toyama-Ken, Japan attended the unveiling ceremony of a brass bust sculpture of Reverend Aoyama at the Temple yard in Little Tokyo.
  
  
• Koyasan Scout Troop 379 is composed of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and
  a Venture Unit. The troop is known for its Drum & Bugle Corps and Color Guards. The Boy
  Scouts celebrated its 75th Anniversary and Reunion on October 22, 2006. For information
  on troop membership and program, contact (213) 617-7379.
  
  
• Koyasan Taiko Group class is held every Friday evening from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Shingon Buddhishm

Shingon Buddhism is a religion that was established by Kobo-Daishi at the beginning of the Heian period (9th century). This form of Buddhism is also known in Japanese as "mikkyo" (secret teaching) and is one of several streams of practice within the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. The word "shingon" means "true words". According to the teachings, enlightenment is not a distant reality that takes eternity to approach but a real possibility within this very life, based on the spiritual potential of every living being.

Shikoku Pilgrimage

"To visit these old esoteric temples and historical villages surrounded by evergreen trees and verdant mountains is to go back in time to the quiet and ancient ambience of Japan. Visiting the historical sites and following footsteps of the great savior/master Kobo Daishi (Kukai), the founder of Japanese Buddhism, a Henro pilgrim aspires to the beauty and harmony of the nature of the island, enriches his religious faith, and enhances his way of life significantly."
          Bishop Emeritus Taisan Miyata, The 88 Temples of Shikoku Island, Japan

Newsletter, Website
and Links

This website was last updated on February 10, 2008.
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